Covid Update

We can't wait to be able to welcome visitors back to the Peak District again.  Under the Government guidelines, most of the Peak District is currently in Tier 3, which means that we can't run our private tours until the restrictions are lifted.

We are working hard to make sure that our tours are ready to hit the ground running in 2021.  We are working on a brand new booking platform for the website, which is why our booking system is currently unavailable.

If you have any queries about our tours in the meantime, please email us at tours@liveforthehills.com and we would be delighted to help.

Please see our FAQ page for full details of safety measures relating to Covid 19. 

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Peak District Tours

​We are proud to offer our award winning selection of unique day tours of the Peak District National Park, with a luxurious twist.

Our private tours offer a bespoke experience designed around our customers.  Suitable for any age and any level of fitness, our tours can include as much or as little walking as our guests prefer.

 Photographers, sightseers, Jane Austen aficionados or real ale buffs, your perfect adventure may be waiting for you, all in the beautiful and historic surroundings of the Peak District National Park.
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"We had a lovely day being driven through beautiful scenery.  Mark was full of good information and found a great pub for lunch!  I am disabled but Mark was well able to tailor a tour to fit in with my mobility limitations.  I really recommend this company."

Shirley D, Northampton UK (Trip Advisor)

"Had a wonderful day out touring the Peak District.  Mark was very accommodating as well as being a font of knowledge about the area.  Magnificent scenery for the entire day."

Peter R, Melbourne, Australia (Trip Advisor)

"Absolutely the best way to see the Peak District.  Mark provided a great tour.  He took us to wonderful venues offering scenic hikes with incredible vistas.  His vehicle made the trip more than comfortable for a family of 4.  His care and compassion for his customers shows in every aspect of the tour.  Cannot think of a better way to see the Peak District."

Hondo9105, Lubbock, Texas (Trip Advisor)

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​A Unique Experience in Unique Surroundings

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The Peak District is a wonderland of stunning landscapes, idyllic rolling green valleys, sprawling gritstone edges, historic villages, magnificent country houses and bustling market towns.  

The Peak District is the oldest national park in England, having been founded in 1951.  The park stretches over 555 sq miles in the centre of England, including parts of Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.

The total population of the national park is 38,000, but receives over 13 million visitors per year.

For lovers of the great outdoors, there are 1,600 miles of public rights of way in the Peak District, including the starting point of Britain's oldest long distance trail, the Pennine Way which stretches 268 miles from the Nag's Head pub in Edale to the Scottish Borders.

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​The landscape is made up of impressive gritstone edges, steep limestone dales and almost 200 sq miles of moorland, rolling hills and farmland.

Underground there are miles of caverns, famed for the rare Blue John Stone, whilst on the surface there are 5,440 miles of dry stone walls, marking ancient boundaries and dating back centuries.

​More than one third of the park is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, where important plants, wildlife and geological formations should be conserved.  There are 2,900 listed buildings too, including Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Peveril Castle, centuries old farm buildings and cottages and bridges.

There are also almost 500 scheduled historic monuments, including Nine Ladies Stone Circle and the neolithic henge at Arbor Low.

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Well dressing is a distinctive Peak District custom that still continues to this day.  Originally a pagan ceremony to honour water gods for the provision of safe water, it has now become a summer tradition in many Peak villages.  Week by week, different villages decorate wells and springs with natural, ephemeral pictures made of flowers, petals, seeds, twigs, nuts and berries, pressed into soft clay held in wooden frames.  Many well dressings are celebrated with village carnivals and streets decorated with bunting.

Now You Can See It For Yourself

Now you can explore the sights of the National Park in comfort, style and at your own pace with our bespoke, private tours for 1 to 7 passengers.  You can choose from our range of scenic tours, photography experiences or even one of our unique range of Pride & Prejudice tours.

All of our tours are friendly and suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness and can be flexible and adaptable to suit any particular needs or interests.

​Click here for details of available tours and prices.

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ENGLISH NATIONAL PARKS EXPERIENCE COLLECTION

We are very proud to have been selected in 2019 as an experience provider as part of the English National Parks Experience Collection.  The Collection has brought together experiences across each of England's national parks, telling the stories of England's finest landscapes and their people.  Celebrating the extraordinary and the everyday.

Funded by Visit England's Discover England Fund, this is the first time England's national parks have worked together, providing visitors with the chance to get to the heart of the unique living landscapes and timeless rural life that can only be felt in our national parks.

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GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE

Treat somebody to an unforgettable, luxury experience in the Peak District National Park 
​​Click here for more details.

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